500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon; Piedfort Essai) 1991 front 500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon; Piedfort Essai) 1991 back
500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon; Piedfort Essai) 1991 photo
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500 Francs CFA Spanish Galleon; Piedfort Essai

1991 year
Silver (.999) 16 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
Period
People's Republic (1969-1992)
Type
Pattern
Year
1991
Value
500 Francs CFA
Currency
Frappes d'essai (1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#153239
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Spanish Galleon

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NAIVRE ANCIEN
1991

Translation: Old Ship

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1991 Pattern 500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon; Piedfort Essai) from Republic of the Congo is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. Its rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item, sought after by numismatists and collectors of African coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  110 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon; Piedfort Essai) 1991 coin.